We’re just over 9 weeks away from the new year. And while there are many enjoyable holiday traditions to look forward to, there are also some not so fun ones—like end of the year taxes. We know what you’re thinking…But taxes aren’t due until April 15th! And while you’d be right in thinking it, you’d be sorely misguided if you didn’t consider the end of the year as an important time for taxes.

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